How To Fix KW159 - Error found in ALE: BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplicaMultiple cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Error found in ALE: BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplicaMultiple cancelled

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the replication of the master data for
business processes.
The BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplica had to be cancelled.

System Response

The processing has been cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator or SAP. This error is set by function
module K_PROCESS_BAPI_SAVE_REPLICA.

Procedure for System Administrators

This error occurs only when master data is distributed for business
processes (Activity Based Costing) over ALE. If needed, check the
distribution model and the ALE customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW159 - Error found in ALE: BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplicaMultiple cancelled ?

  The SAP error message KW159, which states "Error found in ALE: BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplicaMultiple cancelled," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an issue with the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call related to the Business Process in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data being sent to the BAPI may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the cancellation of the process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ALE settings or in the BAPI itself.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Network Issues: If the BAPI is trying to communicate with a remote system, network issues could cause the process to fail.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs in the SAP system that are causing the BAPI to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data: Review the data being passed to the BAPI for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  Review ALE Configuration: Check the ALE configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for the BAPI being called.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the BAPI. You can use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  Check Logs: Use transaction codes SLG1 (Application Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any logs or dumps that might provide more information about the error.
  Network Connectivity: If the BAPI involves communication with another system, ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the BAPI to identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the BAPI BusinessProcessCO.SaveReplicaMultiple to understand its parameters and expected behavior.
  ALE Overview: Familiarize yourself with ALE concepts and configurations, as understanding how data is exchanged between systems can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.